Getting Started With Arduino : Blink

Hello everyone, Welcome to my first instructable.

In this instructable we'll be learning how to program an Arduino UNO to blink a LED.

Step 1: Parts

For, Blinking a LED with arduino we'll need:

• An Arduino
• A LED
• A 220 ohm resistor
• Some jumper or hookup wires

Step 2: Wiring

Hookup all the components according to the circuit diagram shown above.

Now, why we need a 220 ohm resistor in the circuit above?

The ordinary LED operates on Low current values than what a arduino gives.

So, In order to limit current through the LED we add a 220 ohm resistor in series with the LED to increase the overall resistance and to decrease value of current through the LED to prevent it from burning.

Step 3: Upload the Sketch

Start the Arduino IDE

And, load the 'Blink' sketch that you will find in Arduino IDE under File > Examples > 01.Basics > Blink

Or, copy it from below:

// the setup function runs once when you press reset or power the board

void setup() {

pinMode(13, OUTPUT); // initialize digital pin 13 as an output.

}

// the loop function runs over and over again forever

void loop()

{

digitalWrite(13, HIGH); // turn the LED on(HIGH is the voltage level)

delay(1000); // wait for a second

digitalWrite(13, LOW); // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW

delay(1000); // wait for a second

}

Then, click on upload.

Step 4: Done

Once the uploading process completes you could see your LED blinking.

What next?

Now, all you need is to play with the program.

• Try changing the parameter in 'delay()'. For instance, Try 100 or so to Blink your led at a faster rate.
• Try using multiple led like 2 or 3.

Thanks for viewing.

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